Porcelain Cherries

Welcome to PORCELAIN CHERRIES, Lauren Bulla's debut poetry collection. Divided into three parts: PUPPY LOVE, SOMETIMES REGRET IS CHERRY-COLORED, and I'VE GOT A FUNNY BONE FOR A REASON. The reader is guided through these poems, sometimes begrudgingly - which detail the naive, the ugly and the comedic absurdity of past romantic entanglements.Inspired by her mother's words of guidance, this collection depicts exactly what it means to "laugh to keep from crying". Lauren rebukes the premise...
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Welcome to PORCELAIN CHERRIES, Lauren Bulla's debut poetry collection. Divided into three parts: PUPPY LOVE, SOMETIMES REGRET IS CHERRY-COLORED, and I'VE GOT A FUNNY BONE FOR A REASON. The reader is guided through these poems, sometimes begrudgingly - which detail the naive, the ugly and the comedic absurdity of past romantic entanglements.Inspired by her mother's words of guidance, this collection depicts exactly what it means to "laugh to keep from crying". Lauren rebukes the premise that ending up alone is the worst outcome. Rather, being miserable in the presence of someone else - is. "¿If my past lovers ever saw me they'd probably run in the other directionthe best part, I'd rather be loved or hated than become someneutral spacewhere apathy could thrivewhere I'd evaporate indefinitely¿"If nothing else, she hopes this collection gives you authority to laugh in the face of heartbreak.